Experience Overview
Witness wildlife on open savannah and experience the beauty of the Rift Valley. Led by a certified safari guide, you'll journey to Tanzania in search of phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat. Full-service camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and is an economical way to gain insight about local culture in a short amount of time. Our vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of one of Africa’s elusive "big five."
Highlights
- Photograph incredible wildlife on safari drives
- Interact with the Maasai people
- Savour a traditional lunch in a local community
Trip Details
Product Code: 2094
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: public minibus/shuttle, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: DTWA
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Arusha, Tanzania
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive
- Serengeti wildlife safari drives
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service camping (4 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Public minibus/shuttle, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified driver/guide, camp crew.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2789 (CAD 398 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha
Spend the day travelling to Tanzania.
Journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.
Day 3: Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
Experience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.
Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Day 4: Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.
Day 7: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha where the tour ends on arrival. Onward flights can be booked from 6pm, or extend your stay in Arusha by a night, or two.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Bethany D. - Traveled, June 2024
We saw incredible animals and made amazing memories with a new group of friends! Such a wild way to experience East Africa!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Caroline W. - Traveled, June 2024
This trip was mind-blowing. It’s crazy to think all the animals and places we visited in 6 days! I love the mix of safari and cultural experiences. I want to recommend this to everyone I know. We were truly lucky to have fantastic guides, drivers and oth...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Abigail S. - Traveled, May 2024
It was a very upscale way of traveling even when it was in tents. The guides were amazing with incredible food and information about local things.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Stephanie B. - Traveled, April 2024
Great staff and pure nature in Serengeti!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/03/2024
Baolan X. - Traveled, April 2024
The trip was exciting as it was my first time visiting Tanzania and seeing the animals and wildlife in their natural state. I really love that. The trip was authentic because I got to taste local foods and interact with local people and hear their storie...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/03/2024
Michael T. - Traveled, March 2024
Truly amazing. Captured all the aspects of adventure I wanted, while still maintaining a sense of safety and security. Was everything I hoped it would be.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/16/2024
Marisa E. - Traveled, March 2024
We had an amazing time! This was our first time travelling with G. We met some amazing people who have travelled with G before and very much enjoyed their time. Our CEOs were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their job. We love what the company s...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/16/2024
Matthew P. - Traveled, March 2024
Fabulous. Memories that will live forever. Great G-Adventure CEO’s, driver’s and support staff. Fulfilled every expectation and more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Stephanie S. - Traveled, February 2024
Beautiful experience, I saw tons of animals, all in majestuous landscapes, every day seemed like the best one, yet each time there was another magical moment to marvel at. Although the camping facilities were basic, it was definitely worth it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/24/2024
Serena S. - Traveled, February 2024
I would come back and do this tour again but with cleaner facilities and had started the trip.with another hotel with Airton. Seeing the animals was a magical experience. The ceo and the drivers enhanced the experience for me
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/15/2024
Alan F. - Traveled, February 2024
Adventure That's How We Roll!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/11/2024
Amanda F. - Traveled, January 2024
Cannot recommend the Tanzania camping safari enough. The guide and driver were fantastic and the culture, animals, landscapes and entire experience was phenomenal. I can’t wait to go back!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/04/2024
Cindy N. - Traveled, January 2024
A great way to experience Tanzania wildlife up close and personal!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/04/2024
Lauren M. - Traveled, January 2024
It was an amazing week full of a good balance of animals, driving, quiet time and social time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/27/2024
Nathan C. - Traveled, January 2024
This trip enabled to us to see a lot (getting up close to animals in their local environment) in a short space of time. The game drives were varied and therefore enjoyable - even during consecutive long days.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/21/2024
Yvonne E. - Traveled, January 2024
An amazing trip, full of wildlife and adventure made extra special by the fantastic staff who knew so much about their country & its wildlife & were happy to share that with us. I would do it all over again and not change a single thing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/20/2024
Jessica T. - Traveled, January 2024
This tour combined the elements one could dream of for a trip to this part of Africa- animal-filled safaris, sleeping amongst the very safari animals we came to see, a fun group of like-minded individuals in the tour group, cultural activities, shopping,...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/14/2024
Jody G. - Traveled, January 2024
This trip was absolutely amazing, a once in a lifetime experience! The entire family was blown away by what we saw and learned, and we will reminisce about it for years. Abisai and Dixon and the rest of the crew made the trip a wonderful and memorable e...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/14/2024
Anne R. - Traveled, January 2024
Overall the trip was a good experience., It was a little rough at times with accommodation being less comfortable than I might be used to when travelling but this meant we could do more for less. The crew did their utmost to help us see as much as possi...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/17/2024
Sophia M. - Traveled, November 2023
JUST GREAT!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/10/2023
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